RTI activists up in arms against Uttar Pradesh info officers

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RTI activists up in arms against Uttar Pradesh info officers

Oct 12, 2014 | Age Correspondent l Lucknow

http://wwv.asianage.com/india/rti-activists-arms-against-uttar-pradesh-info-officers-087

The RTI activists in Uttar Pradesh are up in arms against the state
information commissioners (SIC) and are accusing them of holding back
information to protect the government's interests. The RTI activists,
under the banner of half a dozen organisations, will be holding a
demonstration on Sunday to protest against the attitude of the SICs
and have even challenged them to an open debate.

According to Sanjay Sharma, who heads the 'Tehreer ' organisation and
is a well known RTI activist, said that the state information
commission was not acting as a custodian of people's rights. "Instead,
the nine SICs who have apparently been appointed for their political
loyalties are busy withholding information and protecting the
government."

He said that over 55,000 cases were pending with the state information
commission which was indicative of the prevailing state of affairs.
"There is no guideline for clearing a case within the time frame or
even hearing it. This causes great inconvenience and the spirit of the
RTI gets demolished," he said.

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-Sincerely Yours,

Urvashi Sharma
Secretary - YAISHWARYAJ SEVA SANSTHAAN
101,Narayan Tower, Opposite F block Idgah
Rajajipuram,Lucknow-226017,Uttar Pradesh,India
Contact 9369613513
Right to Information Helpline 8081898081
Helpline Against Corruption 9455553838


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